Teignmouth and Dawlish Way
An 18-mile long-distance path in Devon visiting two popular seaside resorts and venturing into the beautiful Devon countryside to the north of the towns. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SX 942 727
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
Time: 7–9 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
110 Torquay and Dawlish
Summary
The Teignmouth and Dawlish Way is a circular walk around two popular holiday resorts in South Devon. The circuit takes in a short stretch of seaside walking, views of the Teign Estuary, and quiet rural scenery and attractive villages near Teignmouth and Dawlish. The walk originated as a way of celebrating the Teignmouth and Dawlish Ramblers’ 21st anniversary.
From the beginning of the circuit at Teignmouth Pier, the route heads in a clockwise direction, visiting New Quay, Old Quay, and Teignmouth and Shaldon Bridge before heading inland via Broadmeadow and Coombe Lane to St John’s Chapel (remains of) and White Well, before reaching the Humber Down Plantation. The route then follows low moor trails to the villages of Luton and Ideford. Tower Lane is followed north to Ideford Common and further north to Ashcombe Cross in Haldon Forest. The route then turns eastward past Ashcombe, Oakpark Wood, and Langdon Barton before turning south and following Long Lane into Dawlish. A seaside amble can be enjoyed to Cowhole Rock and Old Maid Rock before heading inland once more and following lanes to the west of Holcombe back into Teignmouth and the finish beside the pier.